Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Survivorship

Through the Lens

People’s Choice Photo Contest

At the Christopher Farm & Gardens!

This Year’s Photo Contest Categories: A Closer Look (close-up photography), The Big Picture (landscape photography), Photo & Reflection (photo along with the photographers reflection of what

he/she sees “through the lens”), Survivor Selfie (let your smile show us how much you enjoy the CF&G), Photogratude (a photograph

that illustrates, expresses or nurtures gratitude)!

Photo submissions,

ballots and voting directions

inside!

www.christopherfarmandgardens.org

Participating Cancer Survivor Photographers: Cindy Becker Jane Berg Kathy Burch Cindy Kuehlmann Beverly Leonhard Sharon Pentek Tim E. Renzelmann Althea Smith Rae-Ellen Weber Sue Zalewski

Participating Co-Survivor Photographers: Bruce Becker Paul Borucki Cletus Leonhard Edson Smith

Special Thanks to Christopher Farm & Gardens owner Mr. Jay Christopher as well as Erika Lusthoff and Rob Pragalz for their kind hospitality and for providing this unique opportunity for are cancer patients and survivors! Watch the Local Cancer Commuinty Update for details on our next outing at the Christopher Farm & Gardens scheduled for Friday, September 20th during which winners of the “Survivorship Through the Lens” People’s Choice Photo Contest will be announced!

Area Cancer Patients, Survivors and Co-Survivors Enjoy the Healing Nature Found at the Christopher Farm & Gardens! On Wednesday, July 24th a group of about sixty cancer patients/survivors and co-survivors were welcomed to The Christopher Farm & Gardens. Those that attended the event had the opportunity to explore and enjoy the CF&G’s nearly 500 acres along more than a mile of Lake Michigan shoreline that owner, Jay Christopher, has carefully created and meticulously maintained. Rob & Erika from the CF&G provided a casual tour of some of the properties main attractions for those that were interested. Then, we gathered around a firepit (made of steel railroad rails) and Mr. Christopher (seated in golf cart) shared stories and details of the property and answered question while we roasted hot dogs and s’mores!

Thanks to Mr. Christopher’s sincere kindness and incredible hospitality area cancer patients/survivors and co-survivors have been welcomed onto the private property several times a year including winter, spring summer and fall. It has been the perfect backdrop over the past few years for the ST&BF “Survivorship Through the Lens” People’s Choice Photo Contest. Many who attended on Wednesday will be submitting photographs they took during their visit which will be shared through this Local Cancer Community Update and other means so you can vote for your favorite photos in several

divisions and categories! (NOTE: Deadline for submitting photos has been extended from Thursday, August 1st to Monday, August 5th).

People’s Choice Photo Contest winners will be announced on the evening of Friday, September 20th during our next visit to the Christopher Farm & Gardens! Mark your calendar and watch for details. Additionally, survivor-athletes participating in the upcoming “Hiking Along the Cancer Journey” 3-day backpack outing can join us for a one-night preparatory outing on Jay Christopher’s property along the bluff of the Lake Michigan Shoreline Friday night into Saturday morning! Contact Tim for details!

Tim E. Renzelmann – 920.458.7433, 920.457.2223 trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com MOA/SCBS Cancer Coach (920.458.7433) SCCCF Vice President (920.457.2223 – 920.45-SCCCF) www.moa-scbs.com ● www.scccf.org

The Local Cancer Community Update of

Submitted by: Tim E. Renzelmann July 31st, 2019

SCCCF Survive Thrive & Be Fit Survivorship Through the Lens “People’s Choice” Photo Contest Ballot

Voting is open to the public (anyone can vote). One ballot per person please.

Name Phone Cancer Survivor: YES NO

To complete your ballot for the People’s Choice Photo Contest, check the boxes of any photos

that you either “Like” or “Love” and return completed ballot no later than Friday, September

6th to: SCCCF Survivorship Through the Lens People’s Choice Photo Contest

1621 N. Taylor Drive, Suite 100

Sheboygan, WI 53081

Or scan and send a legible/completed ballot to trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com.

“People’s Choice” winners will be determined by total likes (1 pt.) plus total loves (2 pts) and

any “EXTRA POINTS” (see bottom right of ballot). Winners will be announced at our next

outing at the Christopher Farm and Gardens (Friday, September 20th - watch for deatils) as

well as in a future issue of the Local Cancer Community Update!.

Photo Title & Photographer ✓ One

A Closer Look (Close-Up Photography) Cancer Survivors

Rest Stop by Cindy Becker

Like Love

A Step In Time by Sharon Pentek

Like Love

Standing Tall by Kathy Burch

Like Love

Beauty Is Within by Cindy Kuehlmann

Like Love

Pink Star Burst by Beverly Leonhard

Like Love

Dragonfly Wing by Althea Smith

Like Love

The Colors of Summer by Rae-Ellen Weber

Like Love

This Must Be Heaven by Jane Berg

Like Love

Photo Title & Photographer ✓ One

A Closer Look (Close-Up Photography) Co-Survivors

The Variegated Souls of Life by Bruce Becker

Like Love

United We Stand by Cletus Leonhard

Like Love

It’s a Bug’s Life by Edson Smith

Like Love

Remember Your Strengths When You Get the Blues by Paul Borucki

Like Love

The Big Picture (Landscape Photography) Cancer Survivors

The Fountain of Life by Cindy Becker

Like Love

Rocky Road by Sharon Pentek

Like Love

Quiet Moments by Kathy Burch

Like Love

Photo Title & Photographer ✓ One

The Path to Survivorship by Bev Leonhard

Like Love

The Path by Althea Smith

Like Love

Beauty of the Christopher Farm & Gardens by Jane Berg

Like Love

The Big Picture (Landscape Photography) Co-Survivors

Brightness Shining Through the Surrounding Darkness by Bruce Becker

Like Love

Staying on Track by Edson Smith

Like Love

Follow Your Path to Healthy by Paul Porucki

Like Love

Photo & Reflection Cancer Survivors

From Vine to Wine by Sue Zalewski

Like Love

Whirlwind by Cindy Becker

Like Love

Days Gone By Reflection by Kathy Burch

Like Love

Beauty & Strength by Cindy Kuehlman

Like Love

Tracks of Life by Althea Smith

Like Love

Darkness & Light by Jane Berg

Like Love

A Gathering Place by Tim E. Renzelmann

Like Love

Photo & Reflection Co-Survivors

Look Forward While Reflecting Backward by Bruce Becker

Like Love

Lifes’s Path by Edson Smith

Like Love

Photo Title & Photographer ✓ One

Co-Survivor Selfie Co-Survivors

A Reflection of Time in the Stream of One’s Life by Edson Smith

Like Love

Photogratude (Photo Expressing Gratitude) Cancer Survivors

CF&G Mission Statement of Love & Gratitude to Our Community by Cindy Becker

Like Love

Gratfulness by Cindy Kuehlmann

Like Love

Orange Day Lilies by Althea Smith

Like Love

Orange Flower by Jane Berg

Like Love

A Special Place for Relaxation and Reflection by Bev Leonhard

Like Love

Thank You for Thinking of Us by Tim E. Renzelmann

Like Love

Photogratude (Photo Expressing Gratitude) Co-Survivors

Inner Peace and Solitude While Standing on Level Surface by Bruce Becker

Like Love

Honor by Cletus Leonhard

Like Love

EXTRA POINTS (OPTIONAL):

Choose your two overall favorite photos:

Title of favorite photo (2 pts):

___________________________________________

Title of second favorite photo (1 pt):

___________________________________________

Winners will be announced on Friday, September 20th at the CF&G. Watch the Local Cancer Community Update for details or call 920.457.2223!

Category:

A Closer Look (Close-Up Photography)

Cancer Survivors

“Rest Stop” by Cindy Becker

“A Step In Time” by Sharon Pentek

“Standing Tall” by Kathy Burch

Photographer’s Comments: Stand tall, believe, and you shall succeed.

“Beauty Is Within” by Cindy Kuehlmann

“Pink Star Burst” by Bev Leonhard

“Dragonfly Wing” by Althea Smith

Photographer’s Comments: You may start out as a shiny

piece of copper, but the Lord will cut and shape you. The

scratches, burns, and tarnish of life add interest and beauty

that define you as the unique individual you’re becoming.

“The Colors of Summer” by Rae-Ellen

Weber

“This Must Be Heaven” by Jane Berg

Photographer’s Comments: This photo is so serene and beautiful to me. I hope this is what heaven looks like.

Category:

A Closer Look (Close-Up Photography)

Co-Survivors

“The Variegated Souls of Life” by Bruce

Becker

Photographer’s Comments: The variegated soles of life survive and thrive surrounded by multiple species.

“United We Stand” by Cletus Leonhard

“It’s a Bug’s Life” by Edson Smith

“Remember Your Strengths When You

Get the Blues!” by Paul Borucki

Category:

The Big Picture (Landscape Photography)

Cancer Survivors

“The Fountain of Life” by Cindy Becker

“Rocky Road” by Sharon Pentek

“Quiet Moments” by Kathy Burch

Photographer’s Comments: Although the landscape is big, the elements that make it up are precious in our eyes.

“The Path to Survivorship” by Bev

Leonhard

“The Path” by Althea Smith

Photographer’s Comments: Along life’s journey there are

many paths we can take. Make the most of the path you are

on. Sometimes we need to sit back and enjoy what God has

provided. Other times we need to forge ahead. The path

can be wide or narrow, but we are not alone.

“Beauty of the Christopher Farm &

Gardens” by Jane Berg

Photographer’s Comments: Perfect example of the beauty of

the Christopher Farm & Gardens

Category:

Big Picture (Landscape Photography)

Co-Survivors

“Brightness Shining Through the Surrounding Darkness” by Bruce Becker

Photographer’s Comments: Sometimes darkness surrounds us so we need to concentrate our vision on the brightness ahead

“Staying On Track” by Edson Smith

“Follow Your Path to Healthy” by Paul

Borucki

Category:

Photo & Reflection (Photo along with a reflection, up to 200

words, of what he/she sees “through the

lens”)

Cancer Survivors

“From Vine to Wine” by Sue Zalewski

Reflection: We live in a

society that

wants everything

fast. Because of

this we may

forget the

process it can

take to get from

the beginning to

the end result. I

looked at these

bunches of

grapes and

reflected on this

development.

Earlier this spring

these vines would

have been empty.

With the proper

care they are now

overflowing with

healthy bunches

of green grapes.

Later this fall the

grapes will be

harvested and

turned into delicious wine. This process takes time, but it is time that is well

worth the wait.

I am learning the same patience with my cancer journey. I may not always

feel 100%, but I know with time I will feel better. Along the way I will slow

down to enjoy the beauty that surrounds me.

“Whirlwind” by Cindy Becker

Reflection: A diagnosis of cancer places each of us in a whirlwind of emotions.

“Days Gone By Reflection” by Kathy Burch

Reflection: Reflecting back on the journey tells how far I have come. It is amazing how as the time passes the memories of the journey start to fade. But the memories of friendship, striving to be fit, and helping others on their journey have taken over. The crucial element of a journey is having a mission you aim to fulfill that is almost always met with adversity. During those difficult times of the journey, I was inspired by people who have gone before me. People who have made an impression, left a footprint in my life, and most importantly my faith. For "This is the day the Lord has made, Let us Rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

“Beauty & Strength” by Cindy Kuehlmann

Reflection: Traveling through your journey and ending up with such beauty

and strength

“Tracks of Life” by Althea Smith

Reflection: As we travel thru life, there will be many twists and turns. Take

time to notice the life around you. You can’t change the things behind you

(your past), but the present and future are right in front of you. It is your

choice what you choose!

“Darkness & Light” by Jane Berg

Reflection: I played around with the original picture in lightroom to see what I liked the best as there are so many ways you can edit an image to your personal taste. Here is the final pic with stark contrast between the darkness and the light yet with both areas beautiful on it's own sense.

I ended up with this because it reminds me that with cancer or really any hardship, you can choose to see the beauty in the darkness and also the light or you can choose to only see the darkness. It will not be easy all the time, but don't let cancer win. Let something good come out of this.

I wanted to make sure that Dave's cancer did not make me bitter and although I believe nothing good that comes of his cancer journey will ever be enough to compensate for what we went through, I am well aware that cancer does bring about positive change in you as an individual if you let it. I feel I am a better person now and continuing to make strides towards becoming even better. That will be my legacy to my sweet hubby.

“A Place of Exquisite Beauty” by Tim E.

Renzelmann

Reflection: The Christopher Farm & Gardens is a place of exquisite beauty!

Miriam Webster defines “beauty” as “a combination of qualities, such as

shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.”

By that definition the CF&G is truly filled with exquisite beauty, and yet, that

definition falls short. On this night the true beauty of this space was, I think,

less about what I saw through my eyes (despite all that my eyes had seen)

and more about what I felt with my heart that included the beauty of sharing

(Thank you Mr. Jay Christopher and staff) and extended to the beauty of

togetherness (Thank you to all who participated) to remind me of the beauty

of life (THANK YOU LIFE!)!

Category:

Photo & Reflection (Photo along with a reflection, up to 200

words, of what he/she sees “through the

lens”)

Co-Survivors

“Look Forward While Reflecting

Backward” by Bruce Becker

Reflection: As we concentrate on what is before us, we also need to reflect back on what was behind.

“Life’s Path” by Edson Smith

Reflection: There are times in life where it seems like God has left you only

one path to follow. It is in those times that it seems like that path is very

narrow and dark. But it is in those times that God is preparing you for a time

in the future, up ahead, where there is light, hope, and beauty. So just

remember to keep your eyes, heart and mind focused on the goal that God

has waiting for you.

Category:

Co-Survivor Selfie (A Selfie Of You Enjoying the Christopher

Farm & Gardens)

Co-Survivors

“A Reflection of Time in the Stream of

One’s Life” by Edson Smith

Category:

Photogratude (I {Tim} made up the word “Photogratude” to

mean a photograph that illustrates or

expresses gratitude)

Survivors

“CF&G Mission Statement of Love &

Gratitude to Our Community” by Cindy

Becker

“Gratefulness” by Cindy Kuehlmann

Photographer’s Comments: This is my best friend who has helped me in my

Cancer journey and is a great co survivor.

“Orange Day Lilies” by Althea Smith

Photographer’s Comments: The flowers on this stem remind me of family.

Sometimes of my immediate family and other times of my cancer family.

Although the same – they are different – in color, size, and level of maturity.

The flowers nearby are family and friends that are near to help and support,

yet not smother. I am grateful for all.

“Orange Flower” by Jane Berg

“A Special Place for Relaxation and

Reflection” by Beverly Leonhard

“How Cool Is This!?!” by Tim E. Renzelmann

Photographers Comments: How many of you noticed? Displayed in the kiosk

near the entrance of the CF&G was a copy of last year’s “Survivorship

Through the Lens” Peoples Choice Photo Contest photo book! How cool is

that!?!

Category:

Photogratude (I {Tim} made up the word “Photogratude” to

mean a photograph that illustrates or

expresses gratitude)

Co-Survivors

“Inner Peace and Solitude while

Standing on Level Surface” by Bruce

Becker

Photographer’s Comments: Even the non-human species of our planet are grateful for a place to stand on level surface and enjoy the solitude and peace that surrounds them.

“Honor” by Cletus Leonhard